Tesla has been evaluating the Model 3 and Model Y in India for a while, and with SUVs dominating the Indian market, Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company is set to launch the Model Y SUV as its first EV in the country. Reports suggest the debut is slated for mid-July at the opening of Tesla’s first dealership in Mumbai. The Model Y, manufactured in China, has already seen its initial batch arrive in India, with a recent sighting during testing in Hyderabad. Here’s everything you need to know about Tesla’s electric SUV.
Tesla Model Y: Design
Tesla launched the 2025 Model Y earlier this year, featuring subtle design updates. The SUV now boasts a connected LED daytime running light (DRL) paired with a split headlight design. The LED headlights are integrated into the front bumper, nestled within an L-shaped air dam. The front fascia maintains a sleek, grille-free appearance. Tesla has stuck to a simple look without any character lines, hence, in the side profile, the flush handlebars and the 19-inch alloy wheels stand out. There is an option to upsize to 20-inch. With a sloping roofline, the Model Y has a couple-like road presence with a simple connected LED tail light.
Tesla Model Y: Features
The Model Y gets a clean interior design with an option of all-black or black-and-white with a 15.4-inch infotainment system and an 8-inch screen for the rear passengers. It comes standard with a glass roof, Level 2 ADAS, airbags, electronic stability control, blind spot monitoring system and a 360-degree camera.
Tesla Model Y: Specifications
In the global market, the Model Y is available in two versions — Long Range RWD and Long Range AWD. The former trim has a range of 574 km (EPA est.) and does 0 – 100 kmph in 5.4 seconds. The all-wheel-drive version, on the other hand, offers a driving range of 527 km and accelerates from standstill to 100 kmph in 4.6 seconds and is powered by dual motors. Tesla does not reveal the battery capacity of its vehicles.